no one knows what the future holds; the future is a closed book; (lit.) one sun (unit of measurement) ahead is darkness
to be needed; to be wanted
so; like this; in this way
society; the world; the times
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
son of a bitch; piece of shit
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
to throw into; to toss into
one place; (all in) the same place; one spot; one location; one part; one passage
to recall; to remember; to recollect
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
one's original family name; maiden name
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
for your information; I'm telling you
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
by myself; in person; by oneself
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
(not so) much; (not) very
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
in comparison to; rather than
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
divergence; alienation; deviation; estrangement; separation; detachment
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances